renting a 2015 this weekend - Toyota Yaris Forums

428CobraJet · 06-18-2015, 09:51 PM

I've found myself in a Hertz Yaris for the next 4 days. Heading to a Ford event in Tulsa, and didn't think my hot rod was up to a quick trip (the original meandering pilgrimage was out of the question once td Bill entered the picture).

2015 base 4dr auto. 2000 total miles. I'm anxious to compare to my 2009 base 3dr 5speed.

*kimona* · 06-18-2015, 10:02 PM

I'm looking forward to your report. I drove a 2015 base auto for about 20 minutes the other day. I was surprised that even the base has power windows and locks (no mirrors). I thought the suspension was a bit tighter on the 15 than my 07. The interior trim was very nice, and overall the car felt slightly more refined... but not really better. It was odd trying to see the speedo through the steering wheel. Thankfully, you don't have to look at that big ugly grille when you're driving the car.

428CobraJet · 06-18-2015, 10:08 PM

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nookandcrannycar · 06-18-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

I'm looking forward to your report.

I am as well. If that 2015 base 4-door was available with a manual (as it is in Canada

), and with the USDM SE's interior (in Black) with a white exterior......that would be too much to resist

. I'd trade in my 2014 for that.

Quote:

Thankfully, you don't have to look at that big ugly grille when you're driving the car.

To each his/her own

.

bronsin · 06-19-2015, 10:41 AM

Ditto. These cars are made in France right?

If something happens to my 09 Im definitely going used. Too many good used ones out there. But I will check out the French Yari and see what I think. I don't think I would like the speedo in my line of vision and I want the drivers glove box too.

ern-diz · 06-19-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

...I want the drivers glove box too.

Friggin' love the drivers glove box!

BLKHILLSGUY · 06-19-2015, 08:44 PM

Too bad it's not a manual, so you could see if you like the updated manual transmission. Driving an auto when you're so used to a clutch probably won't be nearly as enjoyable.

BLKHILLSGUY · 06-19-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

I am as well. If that 2015 base 4-door was available with a manual (as it is in Canada

), and with the USDM SE's interior (in Black) with a white exterior......that would be too much to resist

. I'd trade in my 2014 for that.

To each his/her own

.

Check out CARGURUS.COM. They very well may have that configuration for yah. I use that website every day. It's super handy.

nookandcrannycar · 06-19-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Check out CARGURUS.COM. They very well may have that configuration for yah. I use that website every day. It's super handy.

It is my understanding that the SE seats, both style and color, and the dash, etc. colors are unique to the SE....and that the 3rd Gen manual 5-door L has never been available new in the United States....but I'll definitely check out CARGURUS.COM

.

nookandcrannycar · 06-19-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

These cars are made in France right?

The one I sat in at the Houston Auto Show in January was even tighter than my '14

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428CobraJet · 06-20-2015, 01:01 AM

Its extremely solid and well built. Absolutely love the wiper. Excellent directional stability (freeway manners).

*kimona* · 06-20-2015, 01:19 AM

^^^ When I first saw that huge wiper, I thought it had been borrowed from a Greyhound bus. But, I was impressed with how well it actually worked!

Kalispel · 06-20-2015, 04:12 PM

The polarizing front design of the 2015 has really grown on me over the months since its debut - though I prefer it with the SE headlights and black front materials/design versus the L/LE versions. Also, most front-angled, closer-up pictures that you see online for the 2015 Yaris doesn't do it justice due to camera distortion, and really does make it look strange.

If you want really crazy bad front-end designs, go check out the 2016 Scion iA, and even the iM to a lesser degree. Ughhh.

428CobraJet · 06-20-2015, 05:01 PM

Its a shame the front doesn't match the back.

The Juke Nismo rs i rented last month was very cohesive.

And so is my 09 3dr.

BLKHILLSGUY · 06-20-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kalispel

The polarizing front design of the 2015 has really grown on me over the months since its debut - though I prefer it with the SE headlights and black front materials/design versus the L/LE versions. Also, most front-angled, closer-up pictures that you see online for the 2015 Yaris doesn't do it justice due to camera distortion, and really does make it look strange.

If you want really crazy bad front-end designs, go check out the 2016 Scion iA, and even the iM to a lesser degree. Ughhh.

I would have to agree with you. The new body style is very European. I personally have always liked small European looking cars, so this body style is right up my alley. I especially really like it in white. I was partial to the blue for awhile, but the white is so clean and fresh looking. And the new, updated interior is very nice. Not so much hardened plastics. And sales are up nearly 50 percent, so people are liking it. Sales are still slow, but an increase is always good.

428CobraJet · 06-20-2015, 11:40 PM

Surrounded by Mustangs...hundreds

428CobraJet · 06-20-2015, 11:48 PM

Dash unreadable at mid day. Thats pretty poor design. Banner tint might fix this.

nookandcrannycar · 06-21-2015, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 428CobraJet

Dash unreadable at mid day. Thats pretty poor design. Banner tint might fix this.

No tach

. I wonder if the fellow base L, but in the 3-door configuration with a manual, has a tach.

06-18-2015, 09:51 PM	#1
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	renting a 2015 this weekend I've found myself in a Hertz Yaris for the next 4 days. Heading to a Ford event in Tulsa, and didn't think my hot rod was up to a quick trip (the original meandering pilgrimage was out of the question once td Bill entered the picture). 2015 base 4dr auto. 2000 total miles. I'm anxious to compare to my 2009 base 3dr 5speed. __________________ You are what you drive.

06-19-2015, 10:41 AM	#5
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	Ditto. These cars are made in France right? If something happens to my 09 Im definitely going used. Too many good used ones out there. But I will check out the French Yari and see what I think. I don't think I would like the speedo in my line of vision and I want the drivers glove box too. __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

06-20-2015, 01:01 AM	#11
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	Its extremely solid and well built. Absolutely love the wiper. Excellent directional stability (freeway manners). __________________ You are what you drive.

06-20-2015, 05:01 PM	#14
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	Its a shame the front doesn't match the back. The Juke Nismo rs i rented last month was very cohesive. And so is my 09 3dr. __________________ You are what you drive.

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06-18-2015, 10:02 PM	#2
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I'm looking forward to your report. I drove a 2015 base auto for about 20 minutes the other day. I was surprised that even the base has power windows and locks (no mirrors). I thought the suspension was a bit tighter on the 15 than my 07. The interior trim was very nice, and overall the car felt slightly more refined... but not really better. It was odd trying to see the speedo through the steering wheel. Thankfully, you don't have to look at that big ugly grille when you're driving the car.

06-19-2015, 08:44 PM	#7
BLKHILLSGUY Drives: 2011 3dr LB Polar White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 344	Too bad it's not a manual, so you could see if you like the updated manual transmission. Driving an auto when you're so used to a clutch probably won't be nearly as enjoyable.

06-20-2015, 01:19 AM	#12
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	^^^ When I first saw that huge wiper, I thought it had been borrowed from a Greyhound bus. But, I was impressed with how well it actually worked!

06-20-2015, 04:12 PM	#13
Kalispel View User's Garage Drives: '15 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Arizona (USA) Posts: 1,058	The polarizing front design of the 2015 has really grown on me over the months since its debut - though I prefer it with the SE headlights and black front materials/design versus the L/LE versions. Also, most front-angled, closer-up pictures that you see online for the 2015 Yaris doesn't do it justice due to camera distortion, and really does make it look strange. If you want really crazy bad front-end designs, go check out the 2016 Scion iA, and even the iM to a lesser degree. Ughhh.